Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 12.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,125 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Iowa City, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  49.8% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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